Protective treatment
The special protection required will de-
pend on the length of time the engine is to
be out of use as well as the prevailing am-
bient conditions in the place where the en-
gine is to be located or stored.
After cleaning the engine, store it in as dry
and well-ventilated an area as possible. If
this is not possible, the intervals for carry-
ing out regular protective measures must
be halved.
It is essential that the engine be protected
from direct contact with water (rain/spray
water).
No anti-corrosion measures are required if
the engine is to be out of use for less than
12 months and the above storage condi-
tions are observed.
Special protective treatment measures are
required if the engine is to be out of use for
more than 12 months or there are ex-
ceptional storage and transport condi-
tions.
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Information is available from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Con-
sultation is strongly recommended.
Operation
Cleaning/protective treatment
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